Abitibi Chert
AKA: Lake of the Woods Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Abitibi chert Chert ranges in color white mottled with green, to a
homogenous dark green.
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Distribution Comments:
Abitibi chert is associated with the South Kakagi Lake formation of
southwestern Ontario into east central Saskatchewan.
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